Expanded Program On Immunization

Expanded Program on Immunization

Background and Definition

Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), established in 1987, aimes at guaranteeing the right of every child in Lebanon, regardless of social status or parent's education level, on immunization and protection from diseases that have available effective and safe vaccines. In order to ensure that, the Ministry of Public Health guarantees the provision of vaccines in 700 health care centers, public and social, in collaboration with the private sector and with the conitnuous awareness of care givers about the importance of immunization. The program provides further special attention to chidlren residing in remote and underprivileged areas through quality outreach activities.

EPI ِAims at:

Elevating routine vaccination coverage per district to above 95%.
Preserving Lebanon as polio-free, considering the continuous influx of Syrian refugees and in preparation to the eradication of polio in the region and worldwide.
Eradicating Measles and Rubella by the end of year 2018.

EPI Activities:

Continuous training and capacity building throughout the year for health care workers on routine vaccination management and implementation in all districs.
Continuous work to keep Lebanon certified polio-free
Implementation of the RED STRATEGY to reach every child, which includes:
1. Data on the immunization coverage for children under one year of age
2. Data on immunization coverage in Lebanon
3. Identification of the number of drop-outs and planning to ensure their vaccination per district accordingly
Celebrating World Immunization Week and planning awareness sessions over Lebanon about routine vaccination
Conducting National and Mop-Up Immunization campaigns annually, including vaccination against Measles, Rubella, and Mumps
Conducting regular visits by the self-assessment team to follow on the quality of vaccination delivery service
Continuous collaboration with UNICEFand WHO to follow-up on updates related to immunization worldwide and ensuring implementation in Lebanon considering national and international commitments
Continuous collaboration with the private sector (General Practictioners and Pediatricians) to ensure vaccination for all children in Lebanon, particularly during immunization campaigns and routine immunization.

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ATC	Name	B/G	Ingredients	Dosage	Form	Price
B05DA	EXTRANEAL (ICODEXTRIN 7.5%) SINGLE BAG	B	Sodium lactate - 4.5g/l, Magnesium Chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.257g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.4g/l, Icodextrin - 75.0 g/l		Injectable solution	1,998,025 L.L
M01AB15	KETOLAC	G	Ketorolac trometamine - 30mg/2ml	30mg/2ml	Injectable solution	268,769 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
P01AB01	METRO-SOLUTIONS	G	Metronidazole - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	166,381 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 1.36% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 13.6g/l	1.36%	Injectable solution	1,163,270 L.L
J01MA12	TAVANIC 500MG	B	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	1,988,887 L.L
N01BB02	? 1% LIDOCAINE HCL USP	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	76,791 L.L
P01AB01	POLGYL	G	Metronidazole - 0.5%	0.5%	Injectable solution	134,384 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 1.36% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 13.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
J01MA12	EVOXIL HELLAS	G	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	959,504 L.L
N01BB02	CHLORHYDRATE DE LIDOCAINE RENAUDIN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 10mg/ml	1%	Injectable solution	591,291 L.L
P01AB01	SOLUFLEX METRONIDAZOLE	G	Metronidazole - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	162,541 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,163,270 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOFLOXACIN COOPER	G	Levofloxacin (hemihydrate) - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	959,504 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	10mg/ml	Injectable solution	5,912,907 L.L
N05BA01	DIAZEPAM RENAUDIN	G	Diazepam - 10mg/2ml	10mg/2ml	Injectable solution	514,692 L.L
P01AB01	? METRONIDAZOL	G	Metronidazole - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	162,541 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOFLOXACIN- HAMELN	G	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	5mg/ml	Injectable solution	1,632,769 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE- ORBUCELL	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,787,950 L.L
N05BA01	KRATIUM	G	Diazepam - 10mg/2ml	10mg/2ml	Injectable solution	537,537 L.L
B02BX06	HEMLIBRA	BioTech	Emicizumab - 150mg/ml	150mg/ml	Injectable solution	L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 3.86% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 38.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,111,506 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOFLOXACIN NORMON	G	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	5mg/ml	Injectable solution	27,147,388 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE- ORBUCELL	G	Lidocaine HCl - 2%	2%	Injectable solution	1,787,950 L.L
M05BX04	PROLIA	BioTech	Denosumab - 60mg/ml	60mg/ml	Injectable solution	L.L
A10AD06	RYZODEG	BioTech	Insulin degludec - 70%, Insulin aspart - 30%	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	7,058,661 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 3.86% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 38.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOFLOXACINA BASI	G	Levofloxacin - 5mg/ml	5mg/ml	Injectable solution	56,572,950 L.L
M01AB55	DIFEN FLEX	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg, Pridinol mesylate - 2.2mg		Injectable solution	1,131,515 L.L

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